2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Base AWD
The 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Base AWD is a 280-hp 3.5-liter V6 SUV with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and four-wheel drive. It starts at $38,715 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 280 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Highlander Hybrid measures 188.8 inches long on a 109.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,641 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $38,715 ($54,801 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $39,525 ($55,948 *) |
| Destination Charge | $810 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve VVT-i V6 Hybrid Synergy Drive |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 280 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24-valve, VVT-i |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Electronic On-Demand 4WD with intelligence (4WD-i) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with ECON mode |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular 87-octane or higher |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 12.9 in. (ECB regenerative) |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 12.2 in. (ECB regenerative) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in. alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in. alloy |
| Tires Front | P245/65R17 |
| Tires Rear | P245/65R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188.8 in |
| Width | 75.2 in |
| Height | 69.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in |
| Front Track | 64 in |
| Rear Track | 64 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,641 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 59.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars